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Railroad Injuries Litigation If you or a loved one was injured in a rail accident you could be entitled to compensation. The damages may include future and past medical expenses as well as lost earnings, permanent disability, disfigurement, and lost wages. Federal law FELA (Federal Employers' Liability Act), protects railroad workers. It provides monetary compensation for the suffering of a worker that are not covered by the state workers' compensation laws. Prompt Reporting A claim for injury that goes unreported can make a big difference in an employee's capacity to receive medical treatment. NCCI research has proven that the longer an injury remains unreported, the greater risk that a claim will remain unpaid and open. The railroad has a duty to ensure that its employees have a safe place of work and that all its tools and equipment is employed in a safe manner. The railroad can sue an employee for damages when it fails to comply with this obligation. The majority of railroads have safety regulations that require employees to report any accident that causes injuries. It isn't easy for injured workers to report injuries. In these cases it is essential that the worker report the injury immediately and that he or she seek legal advice from an attorney. In addition, to a railroad's obligation to ensure that their employees have a safe and secure working environment railways are also required to provide efficient and prompt medical care. Injuries can be prevented from becoming more serious and costly through prompt medical care. Additionally under FELA railroads are required to pay the cost of medical treatment provided to an employee who is injured while working. This includes transportation to and from the doctor's appointment as well as prescription medication and treatment for any resulting physical or mental illnesses. These records and all other evidence collected during an investigation or treatment of a claim must be kept by the railroad. Failure to comply with the railroad's rules can result in severe discipline which could include the removal from job. Federal Railroad Safety Act is another important federal law that protects railroad workers. According to this law, it is unlawful for a railroad to take adverse action against a railroad worker who engages in “protected activities,” which include whistleblowing. Rossi Vucinovich, PC is available to help you if you have been a whistleblower and you are being subject to Retaliation. Our experienced lawyers can help fight railroad retaliation. In general, railroads is required to provide an adequate time to report any accident or incident that involves an employee to the FRA or National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). While the majority of railroads are meticulous in reporting, it's not unusual for incidents or accidents to occur that aren't required to be reported. FELA In the United States, railroad workers are protected by the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). This law was enacted to protect workers from deaths and injuries by shifting the economic burden from individual workers to the railroads. The FELA defines the legal obligations that railroad companies must meet which include providing safe work environments, properly training workers while also assessing for hazards and enforcing safety rules. Any railroad company that fails to adhere to these rules can be found to be negligent and could be held liable in a lawsuit for negligence under the FELA. FELA is a very effective tool to safeguard injured workers, but it also comes with its own challenges. First, railroad asbestos claims must be found negligent by the worker. This is often much easier to prove in an FELA case than it is in an ordinary personal injury claim. A railroad worker must prove that their employer broke an act of the federal or state legislature or safety regulation. If a railroad violates any of these laws may easily prove that it caused the injury and therefore is at fault under the FELA. Then, a railroad employee must prove that the injury they sustained was permanent. This is vital because an injury that is permanent is generally of greater value than one that is not. A lot of workplace accidents can cause long-term injuries, like broken bones and joint sprains, lacerations, and even lacerations. Repetitive motion injuries, such as tendinitis or carpal tunnel syndrome, can also aggravate or exacerbate existing medical conditions. It is imperative to speak with an experienced FELA attorney when you have an intricate, costly and possibly costly claim against a railroad. A typical personal injury lawyer is not able to deal with the huge amount of knowledge and resources available to railroads. Comparative Negligence In the litigation involving railroad injuries, one of the major issues is to determine who was at fault in an accident. Although it is difficult to assign blame in some cases, comparative negligence can help the parties come to an agreement that benefits everyone. Comparative negligence is a legal concept that allows the parties in a car crash to share the burden of liability according to their contribution to the causes of the accident. This makes it easier for you to calculate the damages in the event of collisions involving multiple cars and pile-up accidents. A driver who fails or refuses to obey traffic signs such as stop signs, can be held accountable under the common negligence rule. This can be particularly useful in railroad injuries litigation where the company's failure to properly maintain or repair its equipment could be considered to be a contributing cause in the injuries suffered by the injured worker. There are three different kinds of comparative negligence in the United States, including pure or modified, as well as contributory. While all three are applicable in some way, the most prevalent is the modified version. Under the modified comparative negligence system that applies to injured parties, they can receive monetary compensation as in the event that their percentage of blame is not greater than 50% or exceeds the responsibility of another defendant or group of defendants. This rule is not applicable to personal injury claims in the majority of states. The system is based on the theory of negligence and examines the four components of negligence: duty breach, breach, duty of care, and causation. An experienced attorney must demonstrate these elements in order to obtain a favorable result for the plaintiff. Pure comparative negligence is a standard in all states, in contrast to the concept of contributory negligence that is only recognized by five states. This rule allows an injured person to recover even if they are determined to be 99% responsible. This is referred to as pure negligence by comparison in New York. Only thirteen other states use it. Damages If a railroad employee is injured while on the job, they are entitled to compensation. The law that governs workers' rights is referred to as the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). An employee must show that the employer was negligent in FELA cases. If this is the case, the employee may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and other damages. Unlike state workers' compensation systems, which use damage caps to limit the amount of compensation that an employee can recover, FELA allows an injured worker to receive compensation for all non-economic and financial losses. This includes suffering, pain and enjoyment loss emotional distress, disability, and other losses. The nature of the injury or death will determine the amount of damages a railroad worker could be able to sue for. If the train driver dies in an accident on the tracks, the family can sue for wrongful deaths and damages for loss of companionship or support. In addition, if the train driver was killed due to negligence by another party, then the person who caused the accident can be held accountable for the death of the train driver. This could include a vehicle operator or owner or pedestrian, or even family members of the driver. Additionally, if a railway worker was injured while working on the track or a train itself, then the employer could be held accountable for the injuries. The employer may also be responsible if the worker was under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time of the incident, which could lead to the risk of injury being increased. There are also specific federal laws that apply to railroad safety, like the Boiler Inspection Act and the Railroad Safety Act. These acts set standards for the safety of trains and rail cars. For example The Railroad Safety Act requires that railroads inspect their trains to be sure they're operating safely and in compliance with their specifications. This is to ensure that the public's safety and welfare is not endangered while a train is traveling on tracks.